With the expectation of increasing frequency and magnitude of extreme events caused by
climate change, one of the most critical yet overlooked aspects of building design in the …

The climate change leads to periods of extreme events (ie reduction of cold seasons, heat
waves, overheating, urban heat island among others) that affect the performance of …

With climate change leading to more frequent, more intense, and longer durations of
extreme weather events such as heat waves and cold snaps, it is essential to maintain safe …

The upcoming summers are expected to see an increase in the intensity and duration of
heat waves due to the effects of climate change. As a consequence, the thermal resilience of …

The characteristic that describes the extent to which buildings and their systems maintain
their performance during shocks is called resilience. Building policies in the EU have …

The provision of housing for displaced victims is fundamental to their survival. Although
many studies have detailed reasonable techniques for improving the indoor thermal …

More intense heat waves are expected to occur more frequently in the twenty-first century.
During severe heat waves, cooling capacity shortfall and overheating are likely to occur in …

Climate change threatens urban areas globally. Enhancing resilience is crucial, yet the
comprehensive clustering of practical climate adaptation measures for use in construction …

Climate change leads to extreme climate events that result in frequent wildfires that cause
numerous adverse societal impacts. Public Safety Power Shutoffs, adopted by utilities to …

Grid reliability and resilience are foundational to meeting electricity needs and have
significant economic and societal impacts. Energy efficiency can help meet grid reliability …